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    Who were the D-Day Dodgers and where were they during the Normandy landings?

    Question #48150. Asked by baldricksmum. (Jun 05 04 4:22 PM)


    Brainyblonde

    		The name given to troops fighting in Italy implied cowardice and avoidance of the 'real' war in France.
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/war/wwtwo/d_day_dodgers_01.shtml


    Jun 05 04, 6:36 PM
    gmackematix

    		Here are the lyrics of the famous "D-Day Dodgers" song:
    http://www.milhist.net/mto/ddaydodg.shtml

    Jun 05 04, 6:55 PM
    baldricksmum

    		Yay. Just wanted to pay tribute to the memory of soldiers who get little recognition for the fierce Italian campaign - especially Montecassino. My father was among them and sang part of the song to me, but thanks for the full version Gerard.

    Jun 06 04, 5:03 AM

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